With the pennant-bound 1985 Cardinals, Lahti was brilliant with 19 saves and a 1.84
ERA. He retired 27 consecutive batters during one stretch, and he was the winner
in Game Five of the LCS. Recurring shoulder damage ended his career.
(FO)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»April 1, 1982:
Surely you jest. The Cards trade P Bob Shirley to the Reds for minor league pitchers Jose Brito and Jeff Lahti. Brito won't make it but Lahti will have more than a cup of latte, going 17–11 in five years. After a season in Cincy, Shirley will go to the Yankees.
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